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| Reading a series of obituaries from a single
cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational
history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
ALMON WILSHIRE BERRY died at his home in Berrytown, Springfield Township Sunday, Nov. 1, 1908, aged 76 years. Mr. Berry was born March 22, 1832, on the farm where he died. He was the eldest son of Almon Berry, one of the first settlers in the northern part of Springfield Township. He was married fifty-three years ago to Louisa Robbins. Their children are: Edgar of Gillett, Jennie, wife of ex-Sheriff Stephen F. Robinson, and Mattie, who died in childhood. He was selected by his townsmen to fill offices of trust and filled the office of assessor of Springfield Township for 17 years. His funeral was held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Berrytown church of which he was for many years a member. The Vanbuskirk quartet rendered some excellent singing and the funeral services were in charge of Rev. S. Barrett of Roseville. –Buried Checkerville Cemetery. –Troy Gazette-Register.
EDGAR BERRY, 69, of Gillett, died unexpectedly of heart seizure Monday afternoon Nov. 14, 1914, at 2:30 o’clock in his automobile near Fassett while in the performance of his duties as assessor of the South Creek Township, which position, he had held for 25 years. He also had been director of the Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Company for the same length of time. He is survived by his widow, four children, Hugh, Horton and Mrs. Ruth VanDermark, all of Gillett; and Mrs. Bernice Thomas of Alba, and his mother, Mrs. Louise Berry of Gillett. The funeral was held at the family home in Gillett Wednesday at 1 p.m. The Rev. J. Sidney Kaine officiating. Interment in Checkerville Cemetery. –Troy Gazette-Register.
BERRY –MRS. ELECTRA MERRILL - relict of Enoch Merrill, died at her home in Springfield, Aug 11, (1902) of cancer, aged 80 years. One daughter survives her. (Buried Checkerville Cemetery)
BERRY, Pearl – (SRGP # 79487) Mrs. Ross Bryan of Mainesburg, died at the home in Springfield of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay W. BERRY, aged about 21 years. Mrs. Bryan had many friends who sympathize deeply with her parents and young husband, besides whom survive her one sister and two brothers. The funeral was held on Wednesday, just three months from her marriage. Burial was in Checkerville cemetery. TGR 1913
BEYERKOHLER - BEYER
George T. Age 92, of Stevens Drive, Gilliett, PA, passed away Monday,
October 9, 2006, at DeKalb Community Hospital, Smithville, TN. George was
born April 13, 1914 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Richard and Henrietta
Price Beyerkohler. He was married to the late Dorothy Wolff Beyer, who
passed away March 31, 2004. George was a veteran of WWII, serving his country
from 1942 to 1945 with the US Army Air Corps. He retired in 1979 from the
George Tiemann & Company, Long Island City, NY, where he worked as
a manager of warehouses. George was an avid sports fan and followed the
Brooklyn Dodgers for many years. Survivors include his brother, Richard
Beyer of Lindenhurst, NY; nephews, Bruce Beyer of Irving, TX, and Donald
Beyer of Lindenhurst, NY; cousins, Warren Ponds of Liberty, TN, and Alan
Coker of Miami, FL; many friends and neighbors. Family and friends are
invited to call from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, October 21, 2006, at the Roberts
Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Funeral Services will
be held Saturday, October 21, 2006, at the conclusion of calling hours
at 10 a.m. with Reverend Donald Matthews officiating. George will be laid
to rest next to his wife, Dorothy in Checkerville Cemetery, Gillett, PA,
immediately following the service.
Berrytown News) The body of James BROWN was brought here for burial in the Checkerville cemetery last Thursday. Mr. Brown was killed by the cars while walking on the track near Chemung, N.Y. Mr. Brown was well known here having married Miss Viletta Fuller of this place, who with five children survive. TGR 1904
Berrytown News) Many relatives, friends and former schoolmates of Fred CLARK, who died at his home in Elmira Heights, on Sunday evening, July 10th, assembled at the cemetery at Checkerville on Wednesday the 13th, to attend his burial. He formerly lived here, where he was always a favorite with old and young. He was nearly nineteen years of age. TGR 1904
DOTY -MRS. ALICE M. BERRY, aged 84, died in her home in Gillett Saturday evening, April 5, 1941, at 8:30. She is survived by two sons, Hugh and Horton, both of Gillett, two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Vandermark, Gillett, and Mrs. Bernice Thomas, Troy, a brother, Sumner Doty, Wellsburg, N.Y. and seven grandchildren. The funeral was held in Gillett on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with burial in the Checkerville Cemetery. Rev. Alan Douglas officiated. –Troy Gazette-Register.
ELLIOTT - RENA B. BERRY
Rena B. Berry, 93, of Gillett, RD 1, died May 7, 1990. She was
born September 9, 1896 in Springfield Township, the daughter of S.C. and
Delphine Furman Elliott. She and her husband owned and operated Berry's
Swimming Pool and Skating Rink. She was a 60-year member of the Gillett
Grange. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Judy Berry
of Gillett; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Eugene Costa of Bartlett,
TN; brother, Judson Elliott of Troy; sister, Gertrude Brace of Gillett;
sister-in-law, Helen Andrus of Gillett; granddaughter, Shelly Berry of
Aspinwall, PA; grandson, Mike Berry of Blasdell, NY. She was predeceased
by her husband Hugh Berry in 1971. Services were held at the Vickery Funeral
Home in Troy on May 12 with the Rev. Charles Root officiating and burial
to be in Checkerville Cemetery, Checkerville, PA. (TGR, Thursday, May 17,
1990)
FACEMYER - AUDREY M. KEMPFER
Mrs. Audrey M. Kempfer, 82, Gillett RR 2, died Monday, October
12, 1992 at the Troy Community Hospital. Mrs. Kempfer was a life member
of the South Creek Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the
Gillett Senior Citizens and the Fassett Baptist Church. She is survived
by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Doris Kempfer of Gillett; daughter
and son-in-law, Linda and Elden York of Sylvania; seven grandchildren;
13 great-grandchildren; sister, Delores Wilson of Michigan; son-in-law,
Robert Silvernail of Gillett; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and
Camille Gillin of Horseheads; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by her husband, Arthur, in 1975 and by her daughter, Joanne Silvernail
in 1991. Funeral services were held October 22 at the Olthof Funeral Home
in Elmira with the Rev. Donald Rockwell officiating and interment to be
in Checkerville Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions to the Fassett
Baptist Church in Mrs. Kempfer's name. (TGR, Thursday, October 15, 1992)
WILLIAM E. FAULKNER, aged 75 years of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa. died at his home late Friday evening, 2 January 1948. Besides his wife, Lena Mosher Faulkner, he is survived by two sons, Egbert of Monroeton and John of Canton, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body was taken to the Soper Funeral home in Troy where services were held Monday at 2 p.m. Burial in Checkerville Cemetery. Rev. Owen Barrett officiated.
CLAUDE A. FULLER, 77 of Troy died at the Troy Community Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 29, 1964. He was a retired carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Clara; three sons, Laurence and Claude Jr. of Buffalo and Robert of Orlando, Fla.; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Fuller of Burlington; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy on Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Owen Barrett officiating. Burial was in the Checkerville Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Canton Independent Sentinel
ALFRED C. GILLEM
Alfred C. Gillem, 70, of Gillett RR 1, PA, died Tuesday, March
1, 1994 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was born April 13, 1923
in Succasunna, NJ, the son of Herbert and Gertrude Bell Gillem. He attended
the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church. He was a veteran of WW II, serving
with the US Army. He was employed with the Howmet-Alloy Corporation
in Dover, NJ from 1951-1988. He is survived by daughters, Joy Lewis, Smyrna,
TN and Diane O'Connor, Ogdensburg, NJ; sons and daughters-in-law, Clayton
and Cindy Gillem of Lakeland, FL, Jay and Jeanette Gillem, Wharton, NJ;
six grandchildren and one great-grandson; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Elmer and Bertha Gillem, RR 1, Gillett, Melvin and Bobbie Jeane Gillem,
Greenville, AL; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife,
Florence Gillem in 1992. Funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral
Home in Troy on March 6 with the Rev. Craig Combs officiating and burial
to be in Checkerville Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Tri-Township
Ambulance Association in care of Diane Husted, RR 3, Gillett, PA 16925.
(TGR, Thursday, March 10, 1994)
HUNT - BOUGHTON – Mrs. Susan Hunt Boughton died last week Wednesday at her home in Checkerville. Mrs. Boughton was a native of New Jersey. Six children survive Sidney of Troy; Ransom and Mrs. Hattie Kilmer of Columbia X Roads; Sherman, Frank and Mrs. Eleanor Dubert of Checkerville. George Hunter of Ralston, is a brother. The funeral was held at Checkerville on Friday, the Rev. Seymour Barrett officiating. Interment was in the Checkerville cemetery.
INMAN - WOODARD, Eleanor I.
Age 89, of Gillett, PA, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, at Robert
Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Eleanor's family will receive friends from
1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Gillett Baptist Church, Rte.
14, Gillett, PA. Her service will be held at 2 p.m. with Reverend Allen
Goss officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in
Checkerville Cemetery. Born March 3, 1919 the daughter of the late Phillip
and Gladys Smith Inman, she was married to the late Willard Woodard. She
attended Gillett Baptist Church. Her hobbies included quilting, bowling,
and she was an avid card and bingo player. Survivors include her daughter
and son-in-law, Vera E. and Robert Dixon of Tulsa, OK; sons and daughters-in-law,
Charles W. and Connie Woodard of Monroeton, PA, Randy C. Woodard of Wyalusing,
PA, Brian L. and Brenda Woodard of Horseheads, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Marceil and Roland Abbey of Endicott, NY, Marjorie and Victor Woodard of
Midland, TX; a brother, Warren Inman of Gillett, PA; five grandchildren,
three stepgrandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, seven step great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews and cousins. The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street,
Wellsburg, New York is in charge of arrangements. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 6/25/2008.
INMAN, Maria - Mason—Mrs. Walter Mason died at the family home near Gillett Sunday, aged seventy-one years. She is survived by her husband and three daughters, Mrs. S. M. SEAFUSE of Elmira; Mrs. L. B. HARPER of Waverly; and Mrs. H. O. KINGSLEY of Burlington, also three brothers, L. E. INMAN of Gillett; F. E. INMAN of Bentley Creek and A. B. INMAN of Milford, Iowa. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and burial was in the cemetery at Checkerville.
EARL J. KJELLANDER, age 79, passed away at the Troy Community Hospital in Troy on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004. He was born on July 1, 1925, the son of the late Frederick and Bertha Kjellander. Earl served in the U.S. Army and was also a self=employed Building Contractor, operating Kjellander Construction. Earl is survived by sons: John F. Kjellander, of McGraw, N.Y.; Gary E. Kjellander of Gillett; daughter, Lisa C. Belles of Athens, Pa.; sisters, Elise Kroeze of Hudson, N.Y.; Ethel Babcock of Thompson Ridge, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in death by his wife, Regina (Dunnigan) Kjellander. It was Earl’s wishes that there would be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later time to be announced. The family would like to thank the staff at the Troy Community Hospital and Dr. Vance Good for the love and care that was given to Earl and the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc., 110 W. Main Street, Troy, PA. Buried Checkerville Cemetery Nov. 6, 2004. –Towanda Daily Review.
KLINE – Mrs. Frank Lewis, aged 45, died Thursday, August 14, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Julia KLINE. Funeral Saturday afternoon at the Kline home. Interment at Checkerville. She leaves a husband, three children, George, Walt and Pearl, her mother, Mrs. Julia KLINE, one brother, George Kline, a sister, Mrs. Edith WILSON and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. TGR 1913
MISS ROSETTA D. LEONARD died at the family home in Gillett, Pa., (Jan. 9, 1916) last Sunday, aged fifty-seven years. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. A. B. Andrews, of this city, four brothers, Wilmot B. Leonard, of Elmira, Elihu Leonard, of Niagara Falls, Riley Leonard of Watkins, and Lewis Leonard, of Spencer. The funeral was held Tuesday in the church at Gillett, and the burial was in the cemetery at Checkerville, PA. –Elmira Newspaper.
LEONARD - S. ELLEN LEONARD ADAMS
S. Ellen Leonard Adams, 104, of Tioga Nursing Home in Waverly,
died July 18, 1990. She was born January 21, 1886 in Springfield, the daughter
of Bryon and Julia Seymour Leonard. She is survived by sons, John Clark
of McGraw, NY and Beecher Pierce of Anchorage, AL; daughter, Mrs. Leona
(Jennie) Kingsley of Orlando, FL; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and great-great-grandchildren; brother, King Leonard of Columbia Cross
Roads; sisters, Mrs. Putnam (Blanche) Teeter of Milan and Mrs. Arthur (Grace)
Vanderpool of Willseyville, NY; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held July 21 at the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy with the Rev. Garry
Zuber officiating and burial to be in the Checkerville Cemetery in Checkerville.
(TGR, Thursday, August 2, 1990)
LEWIS –ANNA LEWIS AMEIGH, 78, of Wellsburg, NY, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1982 at the home of her daughter, Vivian Walsh. She was born Feb. 19, 1904, in Gillett, the daughter of Stephen and Alice Burnham Lewis. Mrs. Ameigh was a member of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Ameigh, in 1962 and a daughter, Esther Berry, on Oct. 31, 1982. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Vivian) Walsh of Gillett RD 3, Mrs. Ralph (Pat) Tanner of Elmira, and Mrs. Donald (Carol) Osgood of Poplar, Montana; one son, Llewellyn Ameigh of Gillett; a sister, Ruth Roy of Troy; a brother, Stephen Lewis of Gillett; a son-in-law, Marvin Berry of Columbia Cross Roads RD 3; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was on Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Vickery Funeral Home with the Rev. Kelvin Jones officiating. Burial was in the Checkerville Cemetery in Checkerville.
ASA LEWIS
Asa Lewis, 80, of Centerville, PA, died Monday, October 12, 1992.
Mr. Lewis was an Army veteran of World War II and was a farmer most of
his life. He was a former employee of DuraBilt Metal Products, Centerville,
working there from 1965 to 1978. He is survived by sisters, Ruth McWhorter
of Pine City, NY, Helen Cloyes of Ithaca, NY and Agnes Wood of Troy, PA;
several nieces, nephews, close friends and neighbors. Funeral services
were held October 15 at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg with the
Rev. Craig Combs officiating and interment to be in Checkerville Cemetery
in Checkerville, PA. (TGR, Thursday, October 22, 1992)
LYON –AGNES EVERTS, 96, a resident of the Bradford County Manor formerly of Farmers Valley, died Tuesday, May 12, 1992. She was born Aug. 3, 1895, in Ward Township, Tioga County, PA, a daughter of Layton and May Sherman Lyon. She attended the First Baptist Church of Troy. She was formerly a member of Troy Grange and member of the Armenia Mt. Missionary Society. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harley and Esther Everts, Troy RR1; daughter and son-in-law, Genevieve and Lawrence Roloson of Columbia Cross Roads RR2; son-in-law, Adrian VanAlstine of Beaver Dams, NY; brother-in-law, Adrian Everts of Duluth, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Mildred Everts of Houghton, NY and Gladys VanVliet of Troy; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral services were held at the Vickery Funeral Home with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Burial was at the Checkerville Cemetery, Checkerville, PA. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Troy or the Troy Ambulance Association. –Troy Gazette-Register.
MASON - Mrs. Emily MASON Tooker McClelland passed peacefully away at her home in Addison, NY, on March 2nd, 1904, aged 88 years, after an illness of many months. Emily MASON was born in Delhi, NY, on January 7th, 1816, was twice married, first to W. Tooker, by whom she had one daughter, now deceased. After living as a widow a number of years, she married Peter McClelland of Columbia Cross Roads. After his death she removed to Addison, where for 27 years she lived. She was a woman of true Christian character, and a regular communicant of the Episcopal church. Her death though unexpected, we be sincerely regretted by a wide circle of friends. At her request her remains were brought to the home of James H. Mason and on Friday at 2 p.m.. Services were conducted by the Rev. Seymour Barrett. Interment in Checkerville cemetery by the side of her brother, Hiram Mason.
MASON - Mr. Hiram Mason died at South Creek, Pa., Sept.13, 1895 aged 87 years and 4 months. One sister, Mrs. Emily McClellan, of Addison, N. Y., two sons, Furman of Elmira and Walter of South Creek, and one daughter, Mrs. Laura Craig of South Creek, survive him. Mr. Mason was born in Delhi, Delaware Co., N.Y. He was the third child of William and Lydia Mason. His marriage to Jane Furman of Columbia township occurred Jan. 12, 1832. Seven children were born to him of this union. Mr. Mason had lived 41 years upon the old farm home at which he died. He was a large man and venerable in appearance. He could look down into the lists of his descendants and, like the patriarchs of old could rejoice in the number of his days. Seventeen grandchildren have risen up to call him blessed; as many more great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. Six of his grandsons acted as bearers at the funeral. Father Mason was a grand old man, bright in thought, reliable in judgment, and in his sturdy nature there was ever a place kept warm and winning for little children. He dearly lived the grand children and had exercised great care for them. He had strong religious faith and convictions. Having believed in God's everlasting love to the children of men, in Jesus Christ, as the Saviour of the world, he was immovable in this faith, to the last of his consciousness.
RUPERT Charles L
(Berrytown News) Charles L. Rupert of East Troy, formerly of Springfield,
died at his home April 2nd in the 56th year of his age. He had many friends
in this place and elsewhere who will sincerely mourn his death. His funeral
was held at Berrytown church on Wednesday the 6th. Undertaker Beaman had
charge of the funeral. Religious service conducted by Rev. S. Barrett.
Interment in Checkerville cemetery.TGR 1904
RUSSELL, REV. CECIL A., Rev. Cecil A. Russell, 93, of Gillett, died June 4, 1986 at the Laporte United Methodist Nursing Home in Laporte. He was born November 9, 1892 in Mexico, NY, the eldest son of Rev. Joseph and Georgia Allen Russell. Rev. Russell served in the U.S. Army in France during World War I as a messenger runner between the lines. Following his discharge he taught school in the Catskill area of New York until he enrolled in Houghton College, Houghton, NY from which he graduated in 1927. He was ordained as a Wesleyan minister in 1928 and served pastorance at Varick, NY; Blatchley, NY; the Onadaga Indian Reservation near Syracuse, NY; the Bucks Settlement and West Jasper churches in western New York. During World War II he was employed with Bell Aircraft in Buffalo, NY and in later years, with Cuba Speciality Co., in Houghton, NY. In 1971, he moved to Berrytown, PA for his retirement years. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Berrytown Wesleyan Church and the Rochester Wesleyan Conference. Rev. Russell married Race Anna Sherman of Berrytown in 1929 and resided at the Laporte Nursing Home with her at the time of his death. He is survived by daughters; Mrs. Phil (AnnaBelle) Leonard of Gillett, Mrs. Kenneth (Fern) Anderson of Powassan, Canada, Mrs. Edward (Wilma) O’Hara of Auburndale, Fl.; and Darlene Russell of Wilmore, KY; sons, Merlin Duane Russell of Horseheads, NY and Llewellyn Joseph Russell of Bartlesville, OK; brothers, Arthur I. Russell of Sebring, FL and Paul Ray Russell of Winter Park, FL; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rev. Russell was preceded in death by a sister, Belle Lang Norton, brothers, Lynn Russell and William Russell and granddaughter, Rondalyn Leonard. Funeral services were held at the Berrytown Wesleyan Church on June 7 with Rev. David Larson and Rev. Gerald Wright officiating and burial to be in Checkerville Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. Memorials may be directed to Berrytown Wesleyan Church for Wesleyan World Missions. (TGR June 12, 1986)
SHERMAN –REV. GRACE RUSSELL, 99, went to be with her Lord on March 28, 2003, at the Troy Community Hospital. She was a resident of the Bradford County Manor. She was born in Overton, on Feb. 16, 1904, to William and Deborah Sherman. After the death of her father, when she was 11, she lived with foster parents Andrew and Clara Whipple of Berrytown, until she went to Houghton, N.Y. In 1927 she graduated from Houghton Academy and attended Houghton College for one year. She married the Rev. Cecil A. Russell on July 9, 1929, following which they pastured several churches in the Rochester Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Grace was a member of the Berrytown Wesleyan Church, Gillett, and was a faithful follower of her Lord all her life. She is survived by her daughters, Anna Belle (Phil) Leonard of Gillett, Fern (Kenneth) Turcott of North Bay, Canada, Wilma O’Hare of Auburndale, Fla., and Darlene Russell of Wilmore, Ky.; her sons, Merlin (Joann) Russell of Horseheads, N.Y., and Llewellyn (Joyce) Russell of Bayard, Neb.; 19 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Russell was predeceased by her husband, in June 1986, and by several sisters, a brother and a granddaughter. Friends may call at the Vickery funeral Home Inc., 110 W. Main St., Troy, on Wednesday, April 2, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. with the funeral immediately following at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Checkerville Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Berrytown Wesleyan Church, RR 1, Gillett, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
WARD - CLARK, MARIE J. Private services will be held for Marie J. Clark, 73, Page Manor, Athens, with Rev. Marjorie Doriani officiating and burial in Checkerville Cemetery. Arrangements are by Vickery Funeral Home. Mrs. Clark died March 14, 1984 at Robert Packer Hospital. She was born Nov. 22, 1910 in Springfield Twp., Bradford Co., daughter of Burley and Martha Whipple Ward. She was a member of Big Pond United Methodist Church. The widow of Henry J.Clark, she is survived by sisters, Nellie Chase of Covington and Hazel Ward, Gillett; several nieces and nephews. (TGR March 22, 1984)
WILLIAMS - Furman, Mrs. Albina - Mrs. Albina Furman, wife of
Philander Furman, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linus Williams departed
this life on Thursday, June 17th, 1897, at 10 o'clock, P. M. She was aged
53 years, 2 months, and 13 days, having been born April 4th, 1844. Her
native place was on a farm in South Creek township, Pa., and in the same
vicinity spent her life. She was married to Philander Furman Dec. 22nd,
1870. Two children, a son and a daughter, named Scott and Inez, were born
to them, who survive their mother. Of the immediate family of the deceased
there were three; Mrs. Furman, Orlando, deceased, and Mrs. Catherine Battin
of Shunk, Fox township. Mrs. Furman was a woman of a large heart, intelligent
mind, and winning manners, attracting to herself a large circle of friends.
Although her disease was that dread one of cancer, yet almost to the last
she was pleased to have her friends and neighbors about her and to converse
with them. She was perfectly resigned to the will of God in her condition,
and looked eagerly forward to the time of her release from the bodily life.
Her patience, submission, and faith were remarkable, and have left an impression
upon the world around her. The unremitting toil and watch-care as exhibited
by the young daughter for her mother in her long and severe illness, deserves
mention in this notice. The deceased was a member of the Universalist church
at Springfield, and one honored, loved, and respected her devotion to the
church, and her lively enjoyment of all its privileges. Her funeral was
held at her home in South Creek township, and a very large concourse of
relatives, neighbors, and friends were in attendance. Flowers were sent
in from the near friends and some from Elmira, among which was a large
and beautiful pillow with the tender word Mother inscribed across in purple
everlastings, and the border was of exquisite and fragrant roses and lilies.
Rev. E. E. Bailey of Troy gave the address, and a choir from Gilletts rendered
sweet and comforting music. The body was laid to rest in the burial place
at Berrytown. The husband, son, and daughter, and the other mourning friends
have the deep sympathy of those who know of the bereavement.
O change! O wondrous change, Burst are the prison bars, This moment
there so low In mortal prayer, and now Beyond the stars.
O Change! Stupendous change, Here lies the helpless clod, The soul
from bondage breaks, The new immortal wakes, Walks with her God,( Note:
Albina WILLIAMS Furman b. 04 April 1844 d. 17 June 1897 Carlton Wolfe in
Auburn, AL )
WOLFF - Daily Review
Dorothy H. (Wolff) Beyer, 84, passed away on March 31, 2004, at the
Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Dorothy was the wife of George Beyer,
who enjoyed 46 years of sweet, loving marriage. She was born on Oct. 27,
1919, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Kolb) Wolff. In addition
to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her sister, Mabel Beyer.
Dorothy was a former member of the Trinity Episcopal Church. She enjoyed
reading and crossword puzzles and loved her pet cats. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main St., Wellsburg,
N.Y., on Monday, April 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral service
will be held at the funeral home at the conclusion of visitation at 11
a.m. with the Rev. Andy Phillips officiating. Interment will be in Checkerville
Cemetery. Submitted by Carol HOOSE Brotzman
ARCHIE WOODWARD - Troy, Pa. April 6, (1907) -died at Berrytown, Pa. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Woodward, died at the family residence at Berrytown, Wednesday night. The deceased was a teacher in the public schools several years and also a teacher of music, in which work he was a very competent instructor. Mr. Woodward had been in ill health about two years. He is survived by his parents, who are prominent farmers in Berrytown; two sisters, Mrs. Frederick Lyons of Binghamton and Mrs. Effie Burt of Portland, Oregon; also one brother, Herman Woodward of New York City. The funeral will be held from the Berrytown church Saturday with burial in the cemetery at that place. (Buried Checkerville Cemetery
WOODWARD - Philo B. Woodward - (1917) a former resident of Columbia township, died suddenly Tuesday morning at the home of his nephew at Wilawanna. The funeral will be held at Jaines Mason’s Friday at 2 o’clock. Burial at Checkerville. He leaves one brother, George at Elmira Heights, with whom he had made his home for the past two or three years.
WILLARD C. WOODARD, 63 of Gillett RD 1, died Monday, Oct. 10, 1983. He was born April 15, 1920 in Ridgebury Township, Bradford County, Pa. the son of Charles and Edith Robbins Woodard. Mr. Woodard attended the Berrytown Wesleyan Church. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Troy V.F.W. Mr. Woodard was a retired farmer. He was also retired from employment on the state and township highway systems. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Eleanor Woodard; stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert (Vera) Dixon of Tulsa, Oklahoma; son, Charles W. Woodard of Sayre RD 1, Randy C. Woodard of Towanda, Brian L. Woodard of Horseheads, N.Y.; five grandchildren; brothers, Harold Woodard of Gillett RD 3 and Ronald Woodard of Gillett RD 3; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy on Wednesday from 2 until 4 and from 7 until 9 p.m. The funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. David Larson officiating. Burial will be in the Checkerville Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. –Towanda Daily Review
WOODWORTH –MILDRED W. BERRY, 84, of Troy RD 1, died Friday, Jan.
18, 1985 at the Tarpon Springs General Hospital, Tarpon Springs, Fla.
She was born Aug. 26, 1900 in Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.,
the daughter of G. Howard and Blanche Tracy Woodworth. Mrs. Berry
attended the First Baptist Church of Troy. She was a graduate of
Troy High School and Westchester State University. Before her marriage
she taught school in Troy and Springfield Townships. In later years,
she was employed the Commonwealth Telephone Company. Paul J. and
Mildred Berry celebrated 59 years of marriage June 17, 1984. She
is survived by her husband Paul J. Berry; brother and sister-in-law, Guy
and Hester Woodworth of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; sister-in-law, Jennie Gates
of Troy RD 3: nieces, Elaine Sasser of Nicosia, Cypress and niece, Mrs.
Richard (Dorothy) Milazzo of Elmira; nephews, Guy (Jack) Woodworth of Downingtown,
Pa.; nephew Paul Gates of Towanda; several cousins. There will be
no visitation. The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the
Vickery Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Troy, with the Rev. Garry Zuber
officiating. Burial will be in Checkerville Cemetery, Checkerville,
Pa. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Troy.
–Towanda Daily Review.
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